Anna walked toward the boys' table, with Nina hurrying to keep up beside her. The height difference between the two was striking; Nina, shorter than the rest of the girls, had to take quick steps to match Anna's pace.
When they reached the table, Paul and David noticed them immediately. Their conversation halted, and both looked up with expressions of surprise.
"Anna!" Paul exclaimed, his face lighting up with a big smile. "What are you doing here?"
David, more reserved, simply gave her a nod of acknowledgment, though his smile was warm. Edrick, on the other hand, pretended to keep eating, his eyes glued to his plate as if nothing had happened.
"Hi, guys," Anna greeted with a friendly smile. "I wanted to introduce you to someone."
Nina, clearly nervous, stepped forward slightly and nodded shyly.
"Hi, I'm Nina," she said softly but with noticeable enthusiasm.
Paul and David exchanged glances before smiling at her.